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Ethereum Researcher Pleads Guilty to Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions Using Crypto and Blockchain

A federal official says that Ethereum (ETH) researcher Virgil Griffith has admitted to violating the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers…

September 29, 2021

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Issues Fresh Warning to Crypto Markets and Platforms Operating Outside Regulations: Report

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is issuing yet another warning to the crypto industry. While speaking…

September 29, 2021

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Says China Crypto Ban ‘Largely Irrelevant’ for Bitcoin – Here’s Why

Michael Saylor isn't concerned about China's latest wave of Bitcoin and crypto bans. The MicroStrategy chief executive tells Bill Barhydt,…

September 28, 2021

Binance and Huobi Block Users From Creating New Accounts in China As Crypto Ban Looms: Report

Digital asset exchange operators Binance and Huobi are reportedly blocking new user registration in response to China's latest measures against…

September 27, 2021

This Is What the Crypto Industry Needs To Succeed, According to Former US Treasury Secretary

Former U.S. Treasury secretary Larry Summers says there's one key thing that the crypto industry needs in order to thrive.…

September 27, 2021

US Senator Slams SEC Chair Gary Gensler for Regulation-by-Enforcement Approach to Cryptocurrencies

A US Senator is slamming the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for his approach to regulating…

September 26, 2021

As Markets Turn Red, Senator Pat Toomey Calls China’s Crypto Crackdown ‘Big Opportunity’ for the US

Crypto prices are down across the board today after China announced it is banning virtually all activity related to the…

September 24, 2021

JPMorgan Facing Money Laundering and Bribery Allegations Over Massive Oil Purchase

JPMorgan Chase bank is under investigation by Brazilian authorities for an alleged money laundering and bribery plot involving 300,000 barrels…

September 23, 2021

Top US Regulator Likens Cryptocurrency to ‘Fool’s Gold,’ Warns of Looming Financial Crisis

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu is equating cryptocurrencies to fool's gold and warns that the unregulated nature…

September 23, 2021

Coinbase Abandons Crypto Lending Product Amid Threats From the SEC

Coinbase says it has put on hold plans to launch a relatively high-yield stablecoin savings product due to regulatory concerns.…

September 22, 2021